A total of 342 raids were conducted by the Police during the campaign against gambling which took place during the holiday season.
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Hundreds of arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol
262 arrested in Nicosia during the 3 days of Christmas for driving while under the influence of alcohol after a total of 4896 checks.
Shoppers spend on the side of caution
Nicosia and Limassol seemed to be doing well, albeit on a budget, but in Paphos the situation was described as “tragic” and “desperate” (cyprus-mail.com).
Increased police measures for the holiday season
Increased measures taken by the police because of the holidays in an attempt to prevent road accidents and ease the public after today until the January 6, 2011 nationwide campaign begins on major roads in towns and rural areas and on highways (sigmalive.com).